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Meet Our Expert Advisory Board

Jennifer Elworthy
Career & Fertility Coach

Jennifer partners with ambitious and determined women, providing them with the guidance they need to navigate the intricate terrain of balancing career ambitions with fertility concerns and treatment. Using a diverse array of coaching techniques, she empowers her clients to gently regain control of their lives amidst challenging circumstances. Together, they forge a path forward, one that harmonizes their career goals with the intricacies of fertility issues.

Carole Gilling-smith
CEO & Medical Director

Carole embarked on her illustrious journey in medicine by graduating from Cambridge University. Over the course of her remarkable career, she has amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the dynamic realm of reproductive medicine and infertility and pioneered bespoke care programs that enable members of the LGBTQ+ community to realize their dreams of starting a family.

James Nicopoullos
Clinical Director at The Lister Clinic

James is a distinguished sub-specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, serving as a Consultant Gynecologist at HCA Healthcare, based at The Lister Hospital. His illustrious career is marked by a profound commitment to enhancing reproductive health and providing exceptional care to his patients.

Melanie Brown
Nutritionist

With a diverse career spanning the health and beauty industry, Melanie made a pivotal shift by pursuing a deep passion for nutrition, embarking on a journey that has positively impacted countless lives since 2002. Her career is characterised by her unwavering commitment to improving fertility, holistic well-being, and the transformative power of nutrition.

Jonathan Ramsay
Male Fertility Specialist

Jonathan is a distinguished fertility expert whose career is defined by a profound commitment to advancing reproductive health and providing hope to individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. His contributions to the field of fertility extend beyond patient care. He actively engages in research and education, staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in reproductive medicine.

Emma Cannon
Fertility Specialist

Emma is a distinguished fertility expert, renowned author, and passionate advocate dedicated to guiding individuals and couples on their path to parenthood. With over two decades of experience, Emma has established herself as a trusted and respected figure in the realm of reproductive health and wellness.

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November 27, 2023
Intimate Health Explained - Hosted by Jennifer Elworthy
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Intimate Health Explained - Hosted by Jennifer Elworthy
November 29, 2023

Hosted by Jennifer Elworthy
Career & Fertility Coach

We’ve partnered with ScreenMe, who are committed to exploring innovative avenues in reproductive health to empower individuals on their fertility journeys. New research highlights the significant impact of reproductive microbiomes on various aspects of reproductive health, from IVF success to addressing issues like unexplained infertility, miscarriage risk, infections, and more.  

The vaginal microbiome, shaped by factors such as age, diet, lifestyle, and hormonal balance, is a key player in fertility.  

Join us and our panel of experts as they delve into the latest findings, discussing how reproductive microbiome testing can offer valuable insights and support for individuals on their fertility journeys.

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May 23, 2023
Male Infertility with Jonathan Ramsay, Male Fertility Specialist
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Male Infertility with Jonathan Ramsay, Male Fertility Specialist
June 12, 2023

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Panellist: Jonathan Ramsay, Male Fertility Specialist

Jonathan Ramsay is a urologist who specialises exclusively in the diagnosis and treatment of sub fertile and infertile men. His approach is to treat the man to improve chances of natural and assisted fertility outcomes.  As part of Men’s Health Week Mr Ramsay joins us to share his expertise and advice on male fertility.

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May 23, 2023
The journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people
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The journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people
June 2, 2023

Chair: Laura-Rose Thorogood, Founder, LGBT Mummies

Panellist: Carole Gilling-Smith, CEO, Founder & Medical Director, The Agora Clinic

To celebrate Pride month we are delighted to be joined by Laura-Rose Thorogood and Carole Gilling-Smith who will share with us their expert advice on the various pathways available for LGBTQI+ families and what fertility options and treatment processes are available. They will consider what are the barriers & implications that impact your journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people and look at legal considerations.

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April 18, 2023
Donor Conception Awareness: Truth and Transparency
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Donor Conception Awareness: Truth and Transparency
April 27, 2023

Donor Conception Awareness: Truth and Transparency
Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Panellist: Laura-Rose Thorogood, Founder, LGBT Mummies

To celebrate Donor Conception Awareness Day we are delighted to be joined by Laura-Rose Thorogood, Founder, LGBT Mummies. Laura-Rose will share her own donor conception journey with us and discuss key considerations before embarking on donor conception including; Why it is important to talk about donor conception before trying to conceive as a person/couple/co parent; Legal implications to consider; Choosing a donor; Talking to your children about donor conception.

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March 1, 2023
Endometriosis and Fertility
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Endometriosis and Fertility
March 17, 2023

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Panellist: Amanda Tozer, Gynaecologist & Reproductive Medicine Specialist, Aria Fertility
Panellist: Adrian Lower FRCOG

Endometriosis does not necessarily cause infertility but there is an association with fertility problems, although the cause is not fully established. In this session our leading experts will discuss why endometriosis can cause fertility problems and what treatments can help with getting pregnant if endometriosis is causing fertility problems.

We are delighted to be joined by leading experts Amanda Tozer, Gynaecologist & Reproductive Medicine Specialist at Aria Fertility and Adrian Lower, a highly respected and experienced gynaecologist who has specialised in the field of Reproductive Medicine for the past 30 years

Amanda Tozer is a consultant gynaecologist and sub-specialist in reproductive medicine at Aria Fertility, in Central London. Amanda has spent more than 20 years assisting couples experiencing infertility and trouble conceiving (subfertility). She is incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of fertility and provides a wide range of services for assisted conception and fertility preservation, including egg freezing, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and genetic testing.

Adrian Lower is widely recognised as one of the best fertility specialists in London and in addition to providing a bespoke assisted conception service he is a highly accomplished reproductive surgeon with particular expertise in the treatment uterine fibroids and Asherman’s syndrome. He is also highly experienced in gynaecological ultrasound scanning and is able to offer same day scans using a state-of-the-art 3D ultrasound scanner in his office. 

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March 1, 2023
How does PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) impact fertility?
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How does PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) impact fertility?
March 21, 2023

DATE: Wednesday 22nd March
Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Panellist: Carole Gilling-Smith, CEO, Founder & Medical Director, The Agora Clinic
Panellist: Vanessa Tucker, Nutritional Consultant, Wild Nutrition

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a very common condition affecting the function of a woman’s ovaries and can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, but the good news is that it's treatable. Our leading experts will discuss what PCOS is, the symptoms and causes, and what treatment there is for PCOS if you are trying to conceive. We will also discuss the nutrients, supplements and herbs that can support PCOS and fertility.

We are delighted to be joined by leading experts Carole Gilling-Smith, CEO, Founder & Medical Director, The Agora Clinic and Vanessa Tucker of Wild Nutrition.

Carole Gilling-Smith graduated in Medicine from Cambridge in 1984 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG). Over her career she has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in the field of reproductive medicine and infertility.

Carole was awarded a Medical Research Council Training Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine in 1990 and completed her PhD thesis on the genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome whilst working as a Clinical Fellow in Reproductive Medicine at St Mary’s Hospital in London. She pursued further research there on pelvic pain and recurrent miscarriage as a Clinical Lecturer and Senior Registrar before being appointed Director of the Chelsea & Westminster Assisted Conception Unit in 2000. There she developed the UK’s first fertility programme for HIV infected patients and remains a national and international expert on the management of patients with viral illness who are trying to conceive safely.

With more than 14 years experience in women’s health, Vanessa Tucker is a registered naturopathic nutrition consultant, with a BSc (Hons) in Health Science in Complementary Medicine, and diplomas in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine. Vanessa has particular expertise in PCOS, reproductive health, metabolic and glycemic control and thyroid health. Vanessa’s herbal medicine training has provided her with a deep understanding of plant biochemistry and the clinical benefits for PCOS and reproductive health. Vanessa is a nutrition consultant for Wild Nutrition’s online consultation services and frequently asked to comment on PCOS and reproductive health in the press.


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February 13, 2023
My career journey with Emma Whitney
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My career journey with Emma Whitney
February 13, 2023

To celebrate the national day for girls and women in science day we are delighted that Emma Whitney, Laboratory Manager, The Evewell Clinic has joined us to share her career journey.

Emma Whitney is the laboratory manager at The Evewell Clinic in London. Emma is also aka @emmatheembryologist on Instagram.

With nearly 20 years of practical IVF laboratory experience, Emma specialises in pre-implantation genetic testing of embryos with a passion to prevent the transmission of inherited genetic disease and enhancing the capabilities of embryo selection.

Emma’s commitment to genetics, coupled with her multitude of experiences - allows for a pragmatic and honest approach when discussing embryology.

Emma believes IVF patients should have the opportunity to understand what goes on in an IVF laboratory. Her goal is to help patients alleviate some of the stress and anxiety caused by so many unknowns.

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January 30, 2023
Nutrition and your Fertility Journey with Melanie Brown
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Nutrition and your Fertility Journey with Melanie Brown
January 30, 2023

As we enter the new year when many of us begin to look at our health and nutrition we are delighted to be joined by Mel Brown, Nutritional Therapist, Specialist in Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy. The session discusses the most important things to consider with nutrition and how it can make a difference. We look at when you should start your fertility nutrition journey, the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’, supplements and, other things outside of nutrition to consider such as mental health/fitness, to do in line with a nutrition plan.

Melanie Brown specialises in pre conceptual and pregnancy nutrition, and helping you to prepare for pregnancy. Mel’s two decades of experience working with doctors, gynaecologists, urologists, midwives and IVF specialists has given me a unique insight into the process of fertility treatment, and an understanding and empathy of how being unable to conceive affects the whole of your life. She is not a hard core kill joy; she enjoys wine, chocolate, roast potatoes and croissants. She wants client to feel that they are adding good things to their diet, not taking them away and generally making life a misery! She believes that by giving clients a rationale, so they can understand why some things are not so great for you, this makes it much easier to adapt to new, healthier habits.

Chair: Emma Cannon, Fertility Mentor & Adviser

Speaker: Melanie Brown, Nutritional Therapist, Specialist in Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy

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January 16, 2023
Fertility and Cancer with Sara J Matthews and Emma Cannon
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Fertility and Cancer with Sara J Matthews and Emma Cannon
January 18, 2023

A cancer diagnosis of any kind is a traumatic experience. Although fertility normally isn’t the initial concern, it is increasingly an important consideration; particularly since life expectancy post cancer diagnosis has significantly increased.

Some cancer treatments will impact short and long term fertility; either due to toxicity of chemotherapy or removal of ovaries (to reduce oestrogen). Male fertility may also be impacted by cancer treatments

This discussion, with leading Gynaecologist, Miss Sara Matthews & Emma Cannon, Fertility Mentor, will provide invaluable information to those facing cancer treatment who have yet to conceive or may want to extend their family post cancer treatment.

We are privileged to be joined by Sara Matthews.  Miss Matthews has one of the broadest experiences of all consultants in the UK in the field of Fertility Medicine, having worked in a number of the largest, most established and highly regarded fertility units in the country.  She is now based solely at the Portland Hospital for Women and Children in London, where she has had her own very successful independent practice since 2008.

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November 14, 2023
Ask the Expert – Emotional Support for couples during the holidays with Emma Cannon, Fertility Specialist
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Ask the Expert – Emotional Support for couples during the holidays with Emma Cannon, Fertility Specialist
December 12, 2023

Date: 12 December 2023

Time: 7-7.30pm (30 mins)

Host: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network

Expert: Emma Cannon, Fertility Specialist

In the latest in our Ask the Expert series we will be looking at yow to get through the festive season when you are struggling with your fertility and what emotional support is needed. We are delighted to be joined by leading fertility specialist and IVF Network advisory board member, Emma Cannon.

The festive season can be particularly difficult if you're facing infertility issues or struggling to conceive.  Balancing a fertility journey and festive festivities isn’t always easy, and it can feel lonely and isolating - but it can be done!  Our Ask the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility experts and get coping tips and advice.  Emma will share her suggestions on how to get through December while facing fertility challenges and guide you through her pragmatic coping mechanisms for men and women whatever stage you are at in your fertility journey.

The holidays can amplify all of your insecurities and anxiety about struggling to conceive – but help is on hand. The IVF Network has a whole host of information designed to help you navigate every stage of your journey.  Ask the Expert is for you to get the answers you need from the experts.

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November 14, 2023
Ask the Expert Event: November: Travelling for IVF Treatment – what you need to know now!
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Ask the Expert Event: November: Travelling for IVF Treatment – what you need to know now!
November 21, 2023

Date: 21 November

Time: 1-1.30pm

Host: Jennifer Elworthy, Career & Fertility Coach and IVF Network Advisory Board Member

Expert: Andrew Coutts, Chief Executive Officer, International Fertility Company

Our Ask the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. This month we are thrilled to be joined by Andrew Coutts who has worked in the fertility space for over 12 years.  He set up the International Fertility Company five years ago and has visited over 200 fertility clinics worldwide.  In the last year alone IFC has supported patients from over 140 countries who sought advice about travelling for treatment.

Andrew will be sharing his own story and offering advice and guidance on what you need to consider if you are looking at traveling for your IVF treatment.  In recent years, more and more couples are seeking treatment overseas and there are plenty of issues to understand and navigate.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask your questions on anything to do with accessing fertility treatment abroad.

Fertility treatment can be challenging regardless of where you are and what stage or age you are, but our experts are here to help and support your journey by answering the questions that are important to you.  

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October 10, 2023
Ask the Expert – East meets West in Reproductive medicine: The use of acupuncture and herbal therapies to help improve your fertility & pregnancy outcomes with Mike Berkley
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Ask the Expert – East meets West in Reproductive medicine: The use of acupuncture and herbal therapies to help improve your fertility & pregnancy outcomes with Mike Berkley
October 24, 2023

Date: Tuesday 24 October

Time: 7pm-7.30pm (30 mins)

Chair: Emma Cannon

Expert: Mike Berkley, Founder & Director, The Berkley Centre for Reproductive Wellness & board-certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist

In the latest in our Ask the Expert series we are delighted to be joined by leading holistic therapy and acupuncture expert, Mike Berkley.

Our Ask the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.  Mike will share his story in overcoming fertility issues and his expertise in the use of and benefits of herbal, acupuncture and holistic treatments to help with reproductive disorders.   He will explain how acupuncture, herbs and low-light work and what they can and can’t do.  Mike will also discuss how to integrate these treatments into your journey regardless of the stage you are at or what issues you might have encountered.

There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to mike not just on how an east meets west approach can help you but also any fertility questions you have for him on this important topic.

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September 12, 2023
Ask the Expert – Preserving your fertility with egg freezing with Dr Irfana Kiota
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Ask the Expert – Preserving your fertility with egg freezing with Dr Irfana Kiota
September 26, 2023

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network

Leading Expert: Dr Irfana Kiota FRCOG, Fertility Consultant & Director, IVF Matters

In the latest in our Ask the Expert series we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Dr Irfana Kiota. Our Ask the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.  

Irfana will share her expertise on preserving your fertility through egg freezing.  She will dispel the misconceptions about women who want to freeze their eggs and talk through the process and what is involved.  It is a lot easier than many think and as awareness is growing about this procedure as a real option for all women, this is a great opportunity to understand where to start and how it can improve your chances in having a baby.

There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Irfana not just on accessing the right experts to support your journey but any fertility questions you have for her on this important topic.

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August 15, 2023
Ask the expert: Your IVF Journey: Getting the right support from the right experts
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Ask the expert: Your IVF Journey: Getting the right support from the right experts
August 17, 2023

Ask the Expert: Emma Cannon, Fertility & women’s health expert & Founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic Thursday 17th August 7:00pm – 7:45pm Virtual Live Session

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, CEO & Founder, The IVF Network

Leading Expert: Emma Cannon, Fertility & women’s health expert & Founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic.

For this month’s Ask the Expert we are delighted to be joined by Emma Cannon, Fertility & women’s health expert & Founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic. Our Ask the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. Emma Cannon is a fertility mentor, advisor, acupuncturist and author of 5 books on Fertility. Emma has been supporting individuals and couples on the path to becoming parents for over 25 years; her aim is to help people to become parents from a place of health and balance. Emma works in a unique integrated way that combines the best of modern research, treatments and diagnostics with complementary therapies and traditional practices. She also has a special interest in immunology and the role the immune system has on fertility and also the impact of trauma, past and present. Emma holds a bachelor of Science Degree and is a member of The British Acupuncturist Council.

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July 6, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Phoebe Babbington, Deputy Laboratory Manager at Care Fertility
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Talk to the Expert: Phoebe Babbington, Deputy Laboratory Manager at Care Fertility
July 6, 2023

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by Phoebe Babbington, Deputy Laboratory Manager at Care Fertility.

Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.

Phoebe Babbington completed her embryology training in the NHS in Manchester. Here she graduated from the Scientist Training Programme as Registered Clinical Embryologist in 2015. Since then she has worked for CARE Fertility, in both their Tunbridge Wells and London clinics. After a few years in the London clinic Phoebe become a biopsy practitioner, and more recently promoted to the Deputy Lab manager in 2021. The lab she works in does approximatley 800 cycles per year, of which a large proportion of patients have PGT-A cycles.

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May 23, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Sara J Matthews, Gynaecology and Fertility Consultant
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Talk to the Expert: Sara J Matthews, Gynaecology and Fertility Consultant
June 20, 2023

Tuesday 20th June 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Virtual Live Session

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Leading Expert: Sara J Matthews, Gynaecology and Fertility Consultant

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert Sara J Matthews. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.

Sara J Matthews has one of the broadest experiences of all consultants in the UK in the field of Fertility Medicine, having worked in a number of the largest, most established and highly regarded fertility units in the country.

Miss Matthews trained with Sir Robert Winston at the Hammersmith hospital in London, then in Leeds at the General infirmary and St James University teaching hospitals, where she did her Masters degree. RCOG subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery followed at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge. Miss Matthews was an undergraduate tutor for several Cambridge colleges, and continued her IVF training at the famous Bourn hall clinic.

Subsequent consultant positions include clinics in both the NHS and private sectors: ISIS fertility clinic (now Bourn Hall) in Colchester, The Bridge Centre in London, The London Fertility Clinic, and CRM London (now CARE London).

Miss Matthews became the youngest Medical Director of an IVF unit in the UK when she was appointed at the Homerton Foundation University NHS Hospital Trust in London in 2005.

She is now based solely at the Portland Hospital for Women and Children in London, where she has had her own very successful independent practice since 2008.

Miss Matthews is a senior gynaecologist as well as a fertility specialist. She trained in psychiatry and genitourinary medicine, holds the MSSVD certificate for the management of STIs, and is a qualified Forensic Medical Officer (trained in the assessment and care of victims of sexual assault). She is an advanced laparoscopic surgeon (MAS level 2), and certified aesthetic gynaecologist.

A number of TV and radio programmes, and national women’s magazine articles have included Miss Matthews over the years, and she made headline news worldwide last year as the doctor responsible for the first woman to have a baby using transplanted ovarian tissue that had been frozen before puberty. She continues to be involved in cutting edge research in this exciting area of fertility preservation.

Ongoing research projects at the clinic include the use of poppy seed oil infusions (lipiodal) to improve implantation for women having IVF, and the efficacy of radio frequency treatment (ThermiVa) to treat vaginal dryness in women with breast cancer on Tamoxifen.

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May 22, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Fertility Over 40 with Ed Coats and The Evewell
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Talk to the Expert: Fertility Over 40 with Ed Coats and The Evewell
May 23, 2023

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert Ed Coats. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. Ed Coats will share his advice on Fertility over 40.

There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Ed Coats.

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March 22, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Endometriosis & Chinese Herbal Medicine with Andrew Flower
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Talk to the Expert: Endometriosis & Chinese Herbal Medicine with Andrew Flower
March 31, 2023

Friday 31st March

Chair: Emma Cannon, Fertility Mentor & Advisor

Leading Specialist: Andrew Flower PhD, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Teacher at White Crane Academy

We are delighted to be joined by leading Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine expert, Andrew Flower who will share his expertise on how Chinese Herbal Medicine can support those with Endometriosis.

Andrew Flower has been practising acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) since 1992. On graduating he gained a wide range of experience working in private practice, and within the UK National Health Service and voluntary sector working with people with HIV/AIDS and with drug and alcohol addictions.

He is a past President of the UK Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and has advised the European Herbal Traditional Practitioners Association on developing research strategies in Europe.

In 2009 Andrew completed his PhD at The University of Southampton exploring the role of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of endometriosis.

He has published a number of peer-reviewed papers relating to Chinese medicine research, including two Cochrane systematic reviews.

He co-ordinated an EU project that prepared guidelines to improve the quality of clinical trials into Chinese medicine.

In 2011 he was awarded a 5 year NIHR Post doctoral Fellowship to investigate Chinese herbs for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTIs) that has resulted in the RUTI trial that started recruiting in Feb 2016.

He has a special interest in providing supportive treatment for people with cancer.

He is a Founding member of the White Crane Academy of CHM and is passionate about the therapeutic potential of herbal medicines and the importance of rigorous training to ensure this potential is realised.

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March 1, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Implantation Failure with Dr Simone Rofena
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Talk to the Expert: Implantation Failure with Dr Simone Rofena
March 20, 2023

Monday 20th March 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Virtual Live Session

Chair: Emma Cannon, Fertility Mentor & Advisor
Leading Specialist: Dr Simone Rofena, Medical Director, Zita West

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Dr Simone Rofena. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. Dr Rofena will share his expertise on implantation failure. There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Dr Rofena not just on implantation failure but any questions you have for him on your fertility journey.

''Working in medicine, you can live a life focused on the sadder side of human existence, such as death and illness. I’ve always felt incredibly lucky that I chose, some 20 years ago, to focus on fertility and IVF, as I work in the side of medicine that is about life.

Since I started working in IVF, there haven’t been that many major breakthroughs scientifically. Drugs and techniques have improved but there hasn’t been anything radical that has shaken up the industry.'' - Dr Simone Rofena

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March 1, 2023
Talk to the Expert: 40 years of supporting Fertility journeys and The stuff you really need to know with Professor Charles Kingsland
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Talk to the Expert: 40 years of supporting Fertility journeys and The stuff you really need to know with Professor Charles Kingsland
March 15, 2023

Wednesday 15th March 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Virtual Live Session

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Leading Specialist: Professor Charles Kingsland, Clinical Director, CARE Fertility

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Professor Charles Kingsland. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. Professor Charles Kingsland will share advice and support from his 40 years experience in fertility. There will be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Professor Charles Kingsland.

After fertility training in Cambridge and London in the late 1980s, Charles Kingsland founded the Hewitt Fertility Centre in Liverpool with the aim of providing the highest quality NHS service within the United Kingdom.

Charles has become one of the world’s outstanding fertility specialists. As media spokesman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Charles appears regularly on Television and Radio programmes and is in high demand as a public speaker. A BBC documentary of his work in Liverpool was broadcast in 2014.

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March 1, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Preimplantation Genetic Testing with Stuart Lavery
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Talk to the Expert: Preimplantation Genetic Testing with Stuart Lavery
March 1, 2023

Wednesday 1st March, 7:00pm – 7:45pm

Virtual Live Session

Leading Specialist: Stuart Lavery MBBCh MSc MRCOG, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Honorary Associate Professor UCLH, Aria Women’s Health

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network

For this weeks Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Mr Stuart Lavery. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. Stuart Lavery will share his expertise on preimplantation genetic testing. There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Mr Lavery not just on preimplantation genetic testing but any questions you have for him on your fertility journey.

Stuart Lavery is a leading London-based consultant in gynaecology, reproductive medicine, and surgery at the Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte’s Hospitals in London. Stuart Lavery leads the Preimplantation Genetic Testing team and the Fertility Preservation Service.

Stuart was a founding partner of The Fertility Partnership, the largest provider of assisted conception services in the UK, with eleven clinics.

Join us here: https://www.theivfnetwork.com/ivf-network-members/live

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February 21, 2023
Talk to the Expert: The journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people
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Talk to the Expert: The journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people
February 21, 2023

Tuesday 21st February, 7:00pm – 7:45pm

Virtual Live Session

Leading Specialist: Carole Gilling-Smith, CEO, Founder & Medical Director, The Agora Clinic

Chair: Michael Johnson-Ellis, Founder, Two Dads UK

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Carole Gilling-Smith, CEO, Founder & Medical Director, The Agora Clinic. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. Carole Gilling-Smith will discuss The journey to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people. There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Carole Gilling-Smith on your fertility journey.

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February 15, 2023
Talk to the Expert: Male Infertility with James Nicopoullos
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Talk to the Expert: Male Infertility with James Nicopoullos
February 16, 2023

For this months Talk to the Expert we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, James Nicopoullos. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists. James Nicopoullos will share his expertise on Male Infertility. There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Mr Nicopoullos not just on male infertility but any questions you have for him on your fertility journey.

James Nicopoullos joined The Lister Fertility clinic in 2008. He graduated from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in 1996, before training predominantly in London. Through this time, he trained under a number of eminent consultants specialising in reproductive medicine that fuelled his interest in the field. He undertook an MD research thesis in “the effect of sperm aneuploidy and DNA fragmentation on ICSI outcome” at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, where he also completed his subspecialist training in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

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January 10, 2023
Talk to the Expert with Dr Lynne Chapman
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Talk to the Expert with Dr Lynne Chapman
January 11, 2023

Talk to the Expert with Dr Lynne Chapman
Wednesday 11th January

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Leading Specialist: Dr Lynne Chapman, Reproductive Medicine Consultant

For the first of our Talk to the Expert series for 2023 we were delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Dr Lynne Chapman. Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.

Dr Chapman will share her expertise on a wide range of fertility topics including IUI, previously failed IVF cycles, low ovarian reserves and recurrent pregnancy loss. There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Dr Chapman on your fertility journey.

Throughout her career, Reproductive Medicine Consultant Dr Lynne Chapman, MBBS BSc (Neuro) MRCOG, has been at the forefront of assisted conception and fertility science.

During that time, she has guided thousands of couples and families on their journey to conception with IVF, egg freezing, sperm and egg donor services, and fertility therapies.

She works in collaboration with leading laboratories and multidisciplinary teams including andrology, surgery, medical and obstetrics experts to provide outstanding personal and clinical care at every step of the journey.

Lynne is also proud to work with some of the UK’s foremost providers of complementary fertility therapies including dieticians, acupuncturists, counsellors and more.

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October 25, 2022
Talk to the Expert: How EFT can support you on your fertility journey
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Talk to the Expert: How EFT can support you on your fertility journey
November 1, 2022

Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.

Expert Emma Roberts will share her expertise on EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and how it can support you on your fertility journey.  There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to Emma.

EXPERT : Emma Roberts, EFT Founding Master and Master Trainer, Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner, co-founder of The EFT Centre

CHAIR : Emma Cannon, Fertility Mentor & Advisor

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September 13, 2022
Talk to the Expert: Implantation with James Nicopoullos
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Talk to the Expert: Implantation with James Nicopoullos
October 13, 2022

Talk to the Expert: Implantation with James Nicopoullos, Clinical Director and “Person Responsible”, The Lister Clinic Thursday 22nd September

Chair: Charlotte Gentry, Founder, The IVF Network
Leading Specialist: James Nicopoullos - Clinical Director and “Person Responsible”, The Lister Clinic

In the first of our Talk to the Expert series we are delighted to be joined by leading fertility expert, Mr James Nicopoullos, Clinical Director and “Person Responsible”, The Lister Clinic.

Our Talk to the Expert sessions are a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions directly to our leading fertility specialists.

James Nicopoullos will share his expertise on Implantation, what the process involves and how to improve your chances of implantation.  There will then be plenty of time for you to ask your questions to James not just on implantation but any questions you have for him on your fertility journey.

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